| when? | Trip Report : March 6, 2010 | ||
| where? | Tonto National Forest, Desert Area | ||
| the hike |
Mesquite Flat, once a pioneer settlement, is now a campground on the
Apache Trail. Walk an primitive road from Mesquite Flat up to a panoramic
view of El Recortado, Sheep Mountain, Black Cross Butte, Horse Mesa, and
the river country.
After the hike, those so inclined can stop for refreshments at nearby Tortilla Flat. |
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| distance | 5 miles | ||
| EC | +-750' elevation change | ||
| elevations | 1875' (Mesquite Creek) to 2575' (vista) | ||
| hike rating | "C" [easy] | ||
| time | 3-4 hours | ||
| type | round trip | ||
| starting at |
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| on trail | 100% — primitive road | ||
| dogs? | no | ||
| cost | When car-pooling, pay your share the cost of gas. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $1/member or $3/non-member. | ||
| weather | Apache Junction | ||
| meet |
8:00 AM at Red Mountain Park located at 7745 E. Brown Rd. in
Mesa (south side of Brown Road just east of Power Road). Directions from the Red Mountain Freeway (Loop 202): • exit 26 (Brown Road) • Go west on Brown a half mile to the light at Sterling Dr. • Turn left at Sterling into the park. • Then take the first left into the Palo Brea parking lot. |
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| drive | 30 miles from Red Mountain Park to Mesquite Flat (60 round trip). |
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